H-1B1 Chile Visa Supplier Quality Engineer Jobs
Supplier Quality Engineer jobs with H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship are open to Chilean nationals under the U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement. No lottery, no USCIS petition filing, and the 1,400-visa annual cap rarely fills. Your employer files a Labor Condition Application and you apply directly at the U.S. consulate in Santiago.
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Bring more to life.
Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?
At Cepheid, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.
You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.
At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate, molecular diagnostic systems and tests. As a member of our team, you’ll get to make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development. Our mission drives us to develop groundbreaking solutions for the world’s most complex health challenges. Together, we bring MORE change to the world.
Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for quality engineering and management activities with suppliers driving quality improvement, ensuring compliance, and supporting Value Add Value Engineering (VAVE) / Expansion project activities. The Supplier Quality Engineer will also assist in maturing Supplier Quality processes and partnering with suppliers to drive proactive and systematic improvements.
This position is part of the Supplier Quality Engineering department reporting to the Director, Supplier Quality and will be located in Sunnyvale, California with the expectation to work onsite five days per week. At Cepheid, our vision is to be the leading provider of seamlessly connected diagnostic solutions.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Execute supplier quality compliance activities including supplier audits, supplier assessments, supplier risk classifications, supplier corrective action processes (SCAR), supplier onboarding, and supplier evaluations
- Apply manufacturing quality engineering toolsets including NCR, SCAR, MRB, PFMEA, IQ, OQ, PQ, GR&R/measurement system analysis, control plans, process verification and validation plans, validation protocol development, Cpk/PpK, SPC, DOE, incoming inspection plans, inspection methods, process data analysis, and DMAIC
- Manage supplier quality issues, supplier changes, supplier quality agreements, and supplier-driven initiatives across assigned product lines
- Lead Quality Engineering deliverables for NPI and Sustaining projects, ensuring DHF and DMR compliance with company procedures and regulatory requirements
- Provide engineering analyses and quality oversight to ensure product and process compliance with applicable manufacturing, validation, and regulatory standards
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Material Science Engineering or similar scientific discipline field with 5+ years of related work experience OR Master's degree with 4+ years of related work experience
- Develop and understand the application of production and process controls including process validation, process control plans and statistical process control utilizing best practice and innovation
- Exposure/Utilization and application of Statistical methods for computing and analyzing data and driving measures and actions for improvement
- Background in New Product Introduction, Manufacturing Process and Quality System improvements working in a Team Environment utilizing best practices and innovation
- History developing business processes and quality systems enhancements (product design through manufacturing) in a mature industry with stringent quality regulations
TRAVEL, MOTOR VEHICLE RECORD & PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
- 10% domestic/international travel may be required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- FDA / GMP 21CFR820 / ISO 13485
- Certified Lead Auditor
- Instrument Box Level, Injection Molding, and/or other Material Consumables experience
Cepheid, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.
COMPENSATION
- Salary range for this role is $116,000 - 159,500. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.
This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
INTRODUCTION
Bring more to life.
Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?
At Cepheid, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.
You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.
At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate, molecular diagnostic systems and tests. As a member of our team, you’ll get to make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development. Our mission drives us to develop groundbreaking solutions for the world’s most complex health challenges. Together, we bring MORE change to the world.
Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for quality engineering and management activities with suppliers driving quality improvement, ensuring compliance, and supporting Value Add Value Engineering (VAVE) / Expansion project activities. The Supplier Quality Engineer will also assist in maturing Supplier Quality processes and partnering with suppliers to drive proactive and systematic improvements.
This position is part of the Supplier Quality Engineering department reporting to the Director, Supplier Quality and will be located in Sunnyvale, California with the expectation to work onsite five days per week. At Cepheid, our vision is to be the leading provider of seamlessly connected diagnostic solutions.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Execute supplier quality compliance activities including supplier audits, supplier assessments, supplier risk classifications, supplier corrective action processes (SCAR), supplier onboarding, and supplier evaluations
- Apply manufacturing quality engineering toolsets including NCR, SCAR, MRB, PFMEA, IQ, OQ, PQ, GR&R/measurement system analysis, control plans, process verification and validation plans, validation protocol development, Cpk/PpK, SPC, DOE, incoming inspection plans, inspection methods, process data analysis, and DMAIC
- Manage supplier quality issues, supplier changes, supplier quality agreements, and supplier-driven initiatives across assigned product lines
- Lead Quality Engineering deliverables for NPI and Sustaining projects, ensuring DHF and DMR compliance with company procedures and regulatory requirements
- Provide engineering analyses and quality oversight to ensure product and process compliance with applicable manufacturing, validation, and regulatory standards
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Material Science Engineering or similar scientific discipline field with 5+ years of related work experience OR Master's degree with 4+ years of related work experience
- Develop and understand the application of production and process controls including process validation, process control plans and statistical process control utilizing best practice and innovation
- Exposure/Utilization and application of Statistical methods for computing and analyzing data and driving measures and actions for improvement
- Background in New Product Introduction, Manufacturing Process and Quality System improvements working in a Team Environment utilizing best practices and innovation
- History developing business processes and quality systems enhancements (product design through manufacturing) in a mature industry with stringent quality regulations
TRAVEL, MOTOR VEHICLE RECORD & PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
- 10% domestic/international travel may be required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- FDA / GMP 21CFR820 / ISO 13485
- Certified Lead Auditor
- Instrument Box Level, Injection Molding, and/or other Material Consumables experience
Cepheid, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.
COMPENSATION
- Salary range for this role is $116,000 - 159,500. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.
This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Supplier Quality Engineer
Verify your degree field matches the role
H-1B1 Chile requires a specialty occupation, meaning your engineering degree must directly relate to supplier quality work. A general business or management degree won't satisfy the requirement, even if you've held quality engineering titles for years.
Research employer LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers with verified H-1B1 Chile LCA filing history for engineering roles. This filters out companies that are unfamiliar with the visa category before you spend time applying.
Target manufacturers with active supplier networks
Aerospace, automotive, and medical device manufacturers rely heavily on supplier quality engineers and tend to have established immigration processes. Focus your search on companies with ISO or AS9100 certified supply chains, where your role is operationally essential.
Get your LCA prevailing wage tier confirmed early
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up prevailing wages for your SOC code and work location before negotiations. H-1B1 Chile requires the employer to certify your offered wage meets DOL standards, so knowing the floor before the offer prevents delays.
Prepare quality credentials that translate for U.S. employers
Certifications like CQE from ASQ or IATF 16949 auditor credentials carry direct weight with U.S. manufacturing employers evaluating Chilean candidates. Document your experience with PPAP, APQP, or FMEA processes in English on your resume before applying.
Confirm your employer understands the consular process
Unlike H-1B visa, H-1B1 Chile skips USCIS petition filing entirely. Once your employer files the certified LCA with DOL, you apply directly at the U.S. consulate in Santiago. Employers unfamiliar with this process may incorrectly assume a USCIS filing is required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Supplier Quality Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B1 Chile?
Yes, supplier quality engineering qualifies as a specialty occupation because the role typically requires at least a bachelor's degree in engineering, quality management, or a closely related field. The employer confirms this in the Labor Condition Application. Roles where a general degree in any field is accepted may not satisfy the requirement, so the job description needs to specify a relevant degree field.
How does the H-1B1 Chile visa differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B1 Chile has no lottery and no USCIS petition filing requirement, which means your employer doesn't pay I-129 petition fees and you're not subject to the April lottery. The annual cap of 1,400 visas for Chilean nationals has never been exhausted. The tradeoff is that H-1B1 Chile doesn't allow dual intent, so you can't pursue a green card while on this status without additional steps.
How do I find U.S. employers that sponsor H-1B1 Chile visas for quality engineering roles?
Use Migrate Mate to search for employers with verified H-1B1 Chile LCA filing history filtered by occupation. This is more reliable than applying broadly, since many manufacturers are unfamiliar with the H-1B1 Chile category and default to assuming only H-1B is available. Targeting employers who have filed before shortens the sponsorship conversation significantly.
Can I change employers while on H-1B1 Chile status?
Yes, but the process starts over with the new employer. Your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and have it certified before you begin work. There is no portability provision like H-1B portability under AC21, so you cannot start the new job while the application is pending. Plan your transition timeline with your employer accordingly.
What documents should I prepare before approaching employers about H-1B1 Chile sponsorship?
Prepare your engineering degree transcripts with an official English translation, your credential evaluation if your degree is from a Chilean university, and documentation of any relevant certifications such as CQE or IATF auditor credentials. Employers will need these to confirm specialty occupation eligibility before initiating the LCA filing with DOL.